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The Houston Astros were the last MLB team remaining without a manager. However, that has changed. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Brad Ausmus is flying into Houston “in anticipation he will be named” the new manager for the Astros, …
The Houston Astros are the last MLB team left with a manager opening. The Seattle Mariners hired Chicago Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler in a bit of a surprise, as the 36-year-old beat out ex-Astros manager Joe Espada. The Astros …
Albert Pujols might end up managing the same team that he famously torched in the 2005 NLCS. The retired former MLB slugger Pujols is a candidate for the Houston Astros manager job, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Monday. Morosi notes that …
The Houston Astros could be doing some major housekeeping in the coming months. Astros infielders Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker are expected to be discussed as potential trade pieces this offseason, according to a report by Chandler Rome of The …
The Houston Astros are officially in the hunt for a new manager. The Astros confirmed Wednesday that they will not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada. That means Espada will be departing the organization after three seasons. Astros announce …
The Houston Astros won’t be getting Carlos Correa back after all. Correa has been out since the beginning of May due to an ankle injury, but manager Joe Espada announced on Tuesday that the team is shutting down Correa for the season. Carlos …
Chicago White Sox play-by-play announcer John Schriffen could use a mulligan after a bizarre slip-up while calling a game on Tuesday. In the fourth inning of the game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, …
Jose Altuve was not going to be denied a big play despite hearing loud and profane chants from New York Yankees fans during an at-bat in Wednesday’s game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. During his first plate appearance of the game in the …
Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer. Kirby started Friday’s game for the Seattle Mariners in their series opener versus the Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, …
The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros begin a three-game series on Monday at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Now, hours before the trade deadline, the two sides have finalized a deal. The Astros are acquiring center fielder and Gold Glove winner …
Carlos Correa may unexpectedly be dropping back down from the rafters. The injured Houston Astros shortstop Correa spoke with reporters on Saturday. During the interview, Correa made the surprise revelation that there is a “chance” he …
The MLB trade deadline is on August 3, but the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros are getting a head start. On Wednesday, the Astros and Royals agreed to a trade that will send relief pitcher Nate Pearson to Kansas City, according to Chandler Rome …
The Houston Astros could be getting real experimental for the stretch run of the season. Houston could potentially move their star slugger Yordan Alvarez into left field, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported this week on “Foul …
The MLB trade deadline isn’t until August 3, but the Milwaukee Brewers are getting a head start. The morning after the MLB All-Star Game, the Brewers are finalizing a deal with the Houston Astros that would send veteran starting pitcher Lance …
The Houston Astros may be making their move in a wide-open AL West. Houston is expected to be in on the trade sweepstakes for both Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers and Sonny Gray of the Boston Red Sox, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on …
Framber Valdez is not happy with the way that the Houston Astros conducted business this past offseason. The Detroit Tigers pitcher Valdez returned to Houston on Monday night for the first time as an opponent. While Valdez did not draw the start, he …
